Quality Control Technician

Sunrise Systems, Inc.; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 38,476; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACA compliant medical coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Sick time benefits

Job summary

A pharmaceutical company is seeking a QC Analyst I to perform direct materials testing in accordance with cGMP regulations. The role entails executing laboratory tests, conducting trend analysis, and supporting quality investigations. Ideal candidates possess a relevant B.S./B.A. degree along with 1-3 years of related experience. This entry-level position offers a competitive hourly rate of $26-$27.93 and is crucial for maintaining the company's quality standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scientific theories and techniques.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and determine priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic to moderately complex tests following GMP.
• Review data against acceptance criteria and assess methodologies.
• Identify discrepancies and support quality investigations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Analytical techniques

Education

B.S./B.A. degree in relevant scientific discipline

Master's Degree in relevant scientific discipline

Job description

Job Title

QC Analyst I

Duration

6 Months (possibility of extension)

Summary

With limited supervision, the QC Associate I is responsible for performing direct materials testing in accordance with cGMP regulations. These duties include executing laboratory testing, conducting trend analysis, reviewing documentation, supporting discrepancies (OOS, OOT, OOE), and other laboratory support activities. In conjunction with Quality Control leadership, the QC Associate II works to meet departmental and organizational goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a broad variety of basic and moderately complex tests with documentation according to GMP
• Review data and assess against established acceptance criteria
• Perform technical review of peer-generated data
• Evaluate data to identify trends and/or establish limits
• Identify discrepancies; provide input to design of quality investigations and CAPA (corrective actions preventive actions) initiatives as needed
• Identify and troubleshoot technical problems
• Identify gaps in systems and procedures
• Receive and provide training
• Participate in assay transfer and assay validation
• Prepare and maintain standards, controls, stocks, cultures, etc. per established procedures
• Support the maintenance and compliance of operational areas
• Assure and apply GMP throughout operations
• Coordinate with customers to support multi-site operational activities
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections
• Works to meet schedules, timelines, deadlines
• Participate in and/or lead group and project teamwork; project and process improvements
• Write protocols and reports under limited supervision
• Meets scheduled performance of 95% on time
• Perform other duties as requested by managers to support Quality activities

Job Requirements

• B.S./B.A. degree and 1-3 years experience or Master's Degree plus one year experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Degrees are preferably in relevant scientific disciplines and experience is in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to organize and present information both formally and informally.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of scientific theories, principles, and techniques used in analytical or biological test procedures.
• Routinely exercises sound judgment, reasoning and problem solving.
• Capable of working under limited supervision and determining own short term priorities.

Hourly Rate

$26-$27.93 per hour.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate].

Benefits

Sunrise offers ACA compliant medical coverage/dental insurance/vision insurance to all employees. We also offer Sick time benefits as required per State regulations.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Research and Science

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Practices